I opened my production company It's a Really Rochelle Production that's an LLC, back in August of last year and it came with fees and I made a web series and worked with a payroll company and paid my first actor that guest stared it was three episodes. He became eligible to join the union SAG-AFTRA👏🏿👏🏿
That's the plan with my production company. We want to use our slate of shorts to build a foundation and get enough push and fan viewership to fund and make a feature. Antoine is right about trademarking your name, getting an LLC and a bank account when you're first starting off. Good stuff!
I actually have the exact same goal. I also am using a foundation of shorts to transition to bigger plans. Film production is something I have always been into and I am constantly learning for it. I need to better myself on more of the business aspects of it, but in terms of the actual film I specialize in the directing and bringing scenes together part. Reach out to me if you would like to discuss some sort of collaboration in the future.
It's not like the old days anymore, to start a company, all you need is to register the business and get a bank account for the business. You don't need an actual studio space, employees, equipment, a secretary, coffee machine, HR department, or anything else. Once you get production funding, then you can hire the people you need and get the equipment.
I had to start my company MP Hafner Entertainment because I thought of an animation series, got help from two writers (one is a old classmate of mine and the other a professor of literature that I studied under) and was able to pitch to one of the biggest animation production companies in Asia to help produce the series. I did everything this gentleman stated and I too have a wife who is awesome support. I got a business partner now who is helping me developing more animation projects and we are going to be developing live action films. I did not think of being in this position 2 years ago. I'm learning the business day by day. Biggest lesson I've learned so far is get people who know/do things in the industry and let them do it. Don't by a tyrant. Another thing is protect your IPs. The film industry is full of sharks.
@@antoineallen3481 thank you for giving out such insightful and applicable advice. Its helped me a lot when it comes to making money off my art! Seriously you're so helpful
A lot of us that come from similar backgrounds as the black filmmakers you put on talk about things we need to know. Keep these diamonds shining for their brilliance helps us reflect ours.
Always wondered about the Legal Zoom aspect, I unfortunately allowed others to get in my ear and dissuade me from trademarking and getting started. Eternally grateful for this video and will certainly share this with others. #itsallProvidence
Thanks for sharing Richie👍👍 Indeed this is a sign that LLC and Trademarks are the best options... Follow your dreams, not the influence of others. #itsallProvidence
I'm working on a graphics novel that will hopefully transition into visual media. Antoine's video on how so many people in Hollywood don't have Intellectual Property rights was eye opening and I plan to keep rather than sell the rights to my project. He said in another Film Courage video that coming from a music industry background he knew you needed to own your work whenever possible and how Sylvester Stallone had no ownership in the Rocky franchise. Then said while Hollywood was trying to figure out who Tyler Perry was he became a billionaire. I took all that info to heart.
I did two LLC Co's. The first I had a partner that messed well with my skill set. We did a few things, but we were undisciplined on certain business things, and eventually I ended my partnership due to other things. The second I started myself, but I was reaching for something out of desperation more than a goal. I felt that there was no one to mentor me, but in hindsight I get easily frustrated when I can't move forward for whatever reason. I helped others with their projects, and so far I've seen more positive & learning experience that way.
I've been scared as shit to start an LLC. I'm a writer, but I have experience in logistics which gets me hired on indie productions as a producer because I understand resource and people acquisition and management. But I don't want my writing to take a back seat and suffer because I'm running a company. Perhaps I can use the production company as a means to push those stories forward? I have some research to do. Thanks Film Courage for another great video and one that has sparked some deeper learning/understanding.
@@DrippGarage Nope. I'm in Baltimore Maryland. Funny enough? I live behind a cemetery that a TV show for Apple TV is filming in right now. Completely random, but as I'm responding, I just noticed and looked it up. But no, I'm not in LA.
I’ve always had a dream to build a movie studio on the land that my family owns. There is more than enough room to build one, but without capital, land is useless. I can’t even afford to build a house for myself, let alone a movie studio, but one can dream.
start with this: "I can build it". Things will fall into place. Attitude can make all the difference. Don't create obstacles for yourself. I believe in you.
go find the money...you gotta be ambitious...you gotta be hungry for a studio...that hunger alone will drive you...I gotta raise 2.5-5 million to get started in what I'm trying to do...I will find that money..I know I will...God has no respect of person...God can make it happen if you believe and step out...
I've been doing a lot of research on starting a business (& I also have a masters in Entertainment Business), and one thing I've learned is that once you create your business, you can get more money thru your business than as an individual. So I would say take baby steps. Create your LLC, get the EIN#, bank account, apply for business credit and grants, write your business plan in the meantime and trust God for real. It will all come together. (Taking my own advice) 😩 God bless.
I’d heard of legalzoom before, but it’s awesome that he says go there. I absolutely love this dude. You can tell he’s living life the way he wants. I’m getting there, but have some work to do on myself. We’ll see.
@@johnkennedy1242 or you can form an LLC and elect to treat it as a C-Corp. You can own the entity 100% solo and still limit your liability to the company.
I want to start my own product on company but I don't have any of the skills it take to run it. The way Mr. Allen hires out the professionals is how I wanted to do it. But I'm still stuck on how to get started. I went to the local small business administration and they mostly want you to do the business plan, market analysis, all that technical stuff. All of that research stuff discouraged me. Its like they focused on mostly what I don't have instead of telling me who I needed to connect myself with. This video has been helpful. I have so many stories to tell and want to help others tell their story. Thanks for this channel and these interviews. It helps.
What key people do you need to do your movie? 1. Producer 2. Camera man 3. Lighting & soun 4. What's else for a minimum crew? Since you paid for everything are they willing to give budgets readily? If any one has any good links for that please share
@@andyf932 Antoine is great! He brought gifts and offered a lot of insights throughout his interview. We all have different styles. We had a good time.
ditto...it was hard for me to get passed his attitude cause he got one...but I managed to listen to his words...but don't think I didn't want to change the channel...it got almost to uncomfortable
@@theteam.bayarea4960 sometimes you have to think about purpose, and im learning people that come off like mean, assholes are the very people that get things done ask the man that created apple he changed the world how we do business today, get pass the attitude and get the knowledge im glad you were able to get pass it
He didn't have an attitude, the Brotha was straight to the point and he gave some very solid info. Just because he wasn't shucking and jiving doesn't mean he has an attitude. IJS
This video brought to you by legal zoom.... Also Legal Zoom is great, but you can get your LLC and EIN for like $75 total on your own. It's super easy.
I plan on naming my company after a mythological god of stories, my ideas are Apollo studios, Phoebus studios, Brigid studios, Bragi studios, Svarog sudios, or Ptah studios
So let me get this straight, you said for each film project, I should open an LLC specifically for that film project? Do I still keep it open or should I close it once the film has been completed and distributed?
I would assume the once the films been bought from the distribution company then the film project LLC would pay off the shareholders and then be dissolved. But not sure.
you can also just get a DBA for each film. YOUR LLC doing business as SHORT FILM DBA. That's all you need for a business bank account, just a DBA and those are like $30-50.
yes I'm putting together a film production company as well but it has a lot of twist and turn to it...I am going to trademark the name as well...great advice
I hope to start my own animation production company someday but I want to build up experience, get friends, & improve my writing skills before I do so.
Non related topic, but his back pain could actually be his lungs. The lungs are closer to the back muscles and spinal cord, hope that helps anyone experiencing the same.
Can you start a production company for only a screenwriter for a start an LLC? Starting really small that way can help? How do you approach it that way so I can really pick up
Bro could have explain what the llc is for its base purposes is so that one can get financial backing from the bank once you show the bank your business has made money then once you end the movie you go right back make another business name for your next film simple!
Hey are there any people from New Zealand who wants to connect with me and potentially help build a film production company? If you are not from New Zealand I may be still interested in connecting/collaborating 😊🙏
Legal zone is a waste. You can do it yourself. Applying at your local state building and company trademarks app online. Also, legal zone hold all legal rights to your company brand
I can't use a big camera myself to make my movie because I had a accident and can't lift or hold anything heavy, so I would hire a camera crew. And I would go to California to find a casting director and film my movie in L.A. because here in Florida there no actors here none and we also don't dress by seasons like the people do in California.
I live in Fort Lauderdale but I will go to California to find my actors and camera crew I would rent a studio and live in California while I'm making my film because here in Florida they're no actors my state is very boring and we don't dress by the season's it's a retirement state really. If I continue to try to make my film in Florida it would never happen because they're no famous people here in Fort Lauderdale only 1 rapper.
Here is our full interview with Antoine - ruclips.net/video/jT0DwEP-VN0/видео.html
I opened my production company It's a Really Rochelle Production that's an LLC, back in August of last year and it came with fees and I made a web series and worked with a payroll company and paid my first actor that guest stared it was three episodes. He became eligible to join the union SAG-AFTRA👏🏿👏🏿
Love to hear it! Thanks for posting Rochelle!
ill be checking out your company! great for sharing!
@@georgeorwell4931 Yes we're about to blow up!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. I did all the above but didn't work with SAG as yet.
Congratulations!!
That's the plan with my production company. We want to use our slate of shorts to build a foundation and get enough push and fan viewership to fund and make a feature. Antoine is right about trademarking your name, getting an LLC and a bank account when you're first starting off. Good stuff!
Who are you doing your company with? Is it by yourself or with other people
@@HarmiesLifestyle It's me along with a group of other creatives who are skilled in various areas
I actually have the exact same goal. I also am using a foundation of shorts to transition to bigger plans. Film production is something I have always been into and I am constantly learning for it. I need to better myself on more of the business aspects of it, but in terms of the actual film I specialize in the directing and bringing scenes together part. Reach out to me if you would like to discuss some sort of collaboration in the future.
Good luck
That's my mission as well
It's not like the old days anymore, to start a company, all you need is to register the business and get a bank account for the business. You don't need an actual studio space, employees, equipment, a secretary, coffee machine, HR department, or anything else. Once you get production funding, then you can hire the people you need and get the equipment.
The interviewer was so helpful in properly articulating and expounding on the guest's responses. That was the saving grace.
no fr cause i was not informative at all she had to coax it out of him
I had to start my company MP Hafner Entertainment because I thought of an animation series, got help from two writers (one is a old classmate of mine and the other a professor of literature that I studied under) and was able to pitch to one of the biggest animation production companies in Asia to help produce the series. I did everything this gentleman stated and I too have a wife who is awesome support. I got a business partner now who is helping me developing more animation projects and we are going to be developing live action films. I did not think of being in this position 2 years ago. I'm learning the business day by day. Biggest lesson I've learned so far is get people who know/do things in the industry and let them do it. Don't by a tyrant. Another thing is protect your IPs. The film industry is full of sharks.
Hello there 👋🏼
I'm a video editor is there anyway I can be of help?
Can i email you?
A lot of the same advice applies to producing your own comic books, as well... Good to see that all his hard work is paying off for him.
😮
How helpful was this video?
His interviews are always the best imo
@@nathannabong5533 Thank you so much for watching. Appreciate you
@@antoineallen3481 thank you for giving out such insightful and applicable advice. Its helped me a lot when it comes to making money off my art! Seriously you're so helpful
Helpful in more ways than one!!!
Soooooo thankful for this👏👏🍿
very helpful .. I love his interviews..can we have the full interview.
God always gives those blessings when you need it 🔥
A lot of us that come from similar backgrounds as the black filmmakers you put on talk about things we need to know. Keep these diamonds shining for their brilliance helps us reflect ours.
Very inspiring
It was great to hear him breakdown the steps he went through to get started, hopefully that helps me get setup for real sometime soon.
Lies again? Serie A Leader Sistic Official Soundtrack
Always wondered about the Legal Zoom aspect, I unfortunately allowed others to get in my ear and dissuade me from trademarking and getting started. Eternally grateful for this video and will certainly share this with others. #itsallProvidence
Thanks for sharing Richie👍👍 Indeed this is a sign that LLC and Trademarks are the best options... Follow your dreams, not the influence of others. #itsallProvidence
I'm working on a graphics novel that will hopefully transition into visual media. Antoine's video on how so many people in Hollywood don't have Intellectual Property rights was eye opening and I plan to keep rather than sell the rights to my project. He said in another Film Courage video that coming from a music industry background he knew you needed to own your work whenever possible and how Sylvester Stallone had no ownership in the Rocky franchise. Then said while Hollywood was trying to figure out who Tyler Perry was he became a billionaire. I took all that info to heart.
@@rugr82day 😮
Legal zoom and lawyers is not necessary. Because legal zoom will hold ownership of ur rights.
Wonderful interview! As a new actor and aspiring film maker these videos are extremely motivating
Preach it brother I’m in the same boat
Best of luck to you guys, I’m in the same boat. We are the new generation 🤞🏽
@@guardianmensa Good luck bro!
Are you looking for work currently?
Forever the best youtube channel. THANK YOU!! Antoine ruuules!
*"A good support system."* The key ingredient, top of the list. #itsallProvidence
A good support system is definitely hard to come by. #itsallProvidence
Always inspiring ! Glad to see so many aspiring production company's here :)
I did two LLC Co's. The first I had a partner that messed well with my skill set. We did a few things, but we were undisciplined on certain business things, and eventually I ended my partnership due to other things. The second I started myself, but I was reaching for something out of desperation more than a goal. I felt that there was no one to mentor me, but in hindsight I get easily frustrated when I can't move forward for whatever reason. I helped others with their projects, and so far I've seen more positive & learning experience that way.
This interview is speaking to me on so many levels. Thank you!
I've been scared as shit to start an LLC. I'm a writer, but I have experience in logistics which gets me hired on indie productions as a producer because I understand resource and people acquisition and management. But I don't want my writing to take a back seat and suffer because I'm running a company. Perhaps I can use the production company as a means to push those stories forward? I have some research to do. Thanks Film Courage for another great video and one that has sparked some deeper learning/understanding.
Are you based in LA?
@@DrippGarage Nope. I'm in Baltimore Maryland. Funny enough? I live behind a cemetery that a TV show for Apple TV is filming in right now. Completely random, but as I'm responding, I just noticed and looked it up. But no, I'm not in LA.
@@Aaron_Smith_OM dang man you gotta be in LA!
@@DrippGarage haha! working on it cap'n!
Don’t live in fear. Do it now.
I’ve always had a dream to build a movie studio on the land that my family owns. There is more than enough room to build one, but without capital, land is useless. I can’t even afford to build a house for myself, let alone a movie studio, but one can dream.
Use the same code in your shoes and then you will also have a great time to be there. If someone is willing to do the job
start with this:
"I can build it". Things will fall into place. Attitude can make all the difference. Don't create obstacles for yourself. I believe in you.
joseph your dreams can become a reality. It will happen for you if you actively pursue.
go find the money...you gotta be ambitious...you gotta be hungry for a studio...that hunger alone will drive you...I gotta raise 2.5-5 million to get started in what I'm trying to do...I will find that money..I know I will...God has no respect of person...God can make it happen if you believe and step out...
I've been doing a lot of research on starting a business (& I also have a masters in Entertainment Business), and one thing I've learned is that once you create your business, you can get more money thru your business than as an individual. So I would say take baby steps. Create your LLC, get the EIN#, bank account, apply for business credit and grants, write your business plan in the meantime and trust God for real. It will all come together. (Taking my own advice) 😩 God bless.
I will have to agree with him about starting small. The fact is I like it that way
Antoine, good for you. I just watched the trailer. Powerful. Thank you
I’d heard of legalzoom before, but it’s awesome that he says go there. I absolutely love this dude. You can tell he’s living life the way he wants. I’m getting there, but have some work to do on myself. We’ll see.
Awesome inspiring story😊
This is the step by step video I needed 🙏🏿
I went straight to my state’s website and formed my own LLC. I am in Jersey. It was couple hundred bucks cheaper than legal zoom.
Articles of incorporation are for non-profit. Articles of Organization (operating agreement) is for an LLC. I'm sure that's what he meant.
Incorrect. Articles of Incorporation are for any corporation .. You can use a Sub Chapter S corporation instead of an LLC if you are going solo.
@@johnkennedy1242 or you can form an LLC and elect to treat it as a C-Corp. You can own the entity 100% solo and still limit your liability to the company.
@@MockeryManor thanks. That's wt i did for my LLC. I wanted to reply that, but didnt have the energy to go bk n forth.
Yo, as an aspiring producer myself... I can tell I hav my work cut out for me, but this is very encouraging & aspiring.
I want to start my own product on company but I don't have any of the skills it take to run it. The way Mr. Allen hires out the professionals is how I wanted to do it. But I'm still stuck on how to get started. I went to the local small business administration and they mostly want you to do the business plan, market analysis, all that technical stuff. All of that research stuff discouraged me. Its like they focused on mostly what I don't have instead of telling me who I needed to connect myself with. This video has been helpful. I have so many stories to tell and want to help others tell their story. Thanks for this channel and these interviews. It helps.
What key people do you need to do your movie?
1. Producer
2. Camera man
3. Lighting & soun
4. What's else for a minimum crew?
Since you paid for everything are they willing to give budgets readily?
If any one has any good links for that please share
Did you find any info on this?! Also looking to learn more, thanks!
Director, AD team (or just one), DP and a PA or two.
I started my production company Red Bus Movies Ltd, during COVID. It's been a struggle, but we're on course to shoot three films in 2024.
I'm working on one LLC for Client Work and the other specifically for Narratives.
Hey Film Courage, I always love his interviews. I've learned a lot from him. Can you upload the FuLL interview please.
Cheers Leandra! We are working on it. Hopefully we'll get there sooner than later.
@@filmcourage As some of the commenters have mentioned, he does not appear to be friendly here or easy to interview. Did you find this to be the case?
@@andyf932 Antoine is great! He brought gifts and offered a lot of insights throughout his interview. We all have different styles. We had a good time.
Incredibly useful information here! A lot of love and respect to Antione as well🌹👏🏾🤩
I like that he is to the point and gives practical answers. But I wonder why he seems like he is in such a bad mood or doesn't want to be interviewed?
Don't focus on his mood but his information
ditto...it was hard for me to get passed his attitude cause he got one...but I managed to listen to his words...but don't think I didn't want to change the channel...it got almost to uncomfortable
@@theteam.bayarea4960 sometimes you have to think about purpose, and im learning people that come off like mean, assholes are the very people that get things done ask the man that created apple he changed the world how we do business today, get pass the attitude and get the knowledge im glad you were able to get pass it
He didn't have an attitude, the Brotha was straight to the point and he gave some very solid info. Just because he wasn't shucking and jiving doesn't mean he has an attitude. IJS
He’s not in a bad mood. Some people just aren’t bubbly like you’re used seeing.
Thanks for this! New hero.
Glad this helps!
This video brought to you by legal zoom.... Also Legal Zoom is great, but you can get your LLC and EIN for like $75 total on your own. It's super easy.
Don’t pay to get EIN. You can get that free by going directly to the IRS website.
I plan on naming my company after a mythological god of stories, my ideas are Apollo studios, Phoebus studios, Brigid studios, Bragi studios, Svarog sudios, or Ptah studios
So let me get this straight, you said for each film project, I should open an LLC specifically for that film project? Do I still keep it open or should I close it once the film has been completed and distributed?
great question
I would assume the once the films been bought from the distribution company then the film project LLC would pay off the shareholders and then be dissolved. But not sure.
Great question!
Great interview!! The interviewer was so respectful!! 👍
Thank you!
Very interesting point of view about filmmaking. Some thought provoking points in this interview.
you can also just get a DBA for each film. YOUR LLC doing business as SHORT FILM DBA. That's all you need for a business bank account, just a DBA and those are like $30-50.
What's the name of your production company?
Brew Productions, where our goal is to leave the world a little bit weirder than we found it
Creator Source Studios!
Teal Octopus Productions
yes I'm putting together a film production company as well but it has a lot of twist and turn to it...I am going to trademark the name as well...great advice
Thanks for this. I hopefully will start the process a year from now.
Filmmaker in Ohio here gonna take his advice and get started on my first film! If anyone else is in Ohio and looking to make movies let me know
I hope to start my own animation production company someday but I want to build up experience, get friends, & improve my writing skills before I do so.
BRAVO
Wow!
Great story! Best wishes on your filmmaking journey!
Fantastic video. So inspiring.
Thanks for watching!
This was quite helpful. Thanks Antoine!
Covid half killed me. It killed my mom. I was able to bounce back, but I still have Long Covid like him over a year later.
I have the ringing in the ear from the vaccine
Non related topic, but his back pain could actually be his lungs. The lungs are closer to the back muscles and spinal cord, hope that helps anyone experiencing the same.
Thank you so much for this advice
These Rock!
Mr. Antoine Allen freakin rules.
Thank you for the enlightenment.
He is right, for the talent, use "P-List" as in "potential".
Great Interview 😊
Can you start a production company for only a screenwriter for a start an LLC? Starting really small that way can help? How do you approach it that way so I can really pick up
Always start small so you can climb the ladder.
I love this interview sm
please interview some animators or animaton producers as well
Thank Antoine
So an LLC for the production company. An LLC, for the movie and an LLC for the bank account? What's the business purpose of the bank account?
Bro could have explain what the llc is for its base purposes is so that one can get financial backing from the bank once you show the bank your business has made money then once you end the movie you go right back make another business name for your next film simple!
Legit.
Film courage giving courage to go
I'm confused. So he hires other production companies, but he can still claim the work under his production company?
I think he just hires freelancers.
He owns the intellectual property and hires a crew to shoot it.
What's the difference between Inc. & LLC? Great Vid💯
Salute
Do you guys have videos based on trademarking films
This is inspiring! ;-)
Why does he keep calling it an 'LLCC'? Does he mean LLC?
💎💎💎
LLCC button
shii im starting today just been researching like a mf wanna get into videography, photography and maybe even acting
Hey are there any people from New Zealand who wants to connect with me and potentially help build a film production company? If you are not from New Zealand I may be still interested in connecting/collaborating 😊🙏
We too like to start Pixel Studios.
This wasn’t a interview on “how to start a production company “ to much random conversation off topic
Legal zone is a waste. You can do it yourself. Applying at your local state building and company trademarks app online. Also, legal zone hold all legal rights to your company brand
I can't use a big camera myself to make my movie because I had a accident and can't lift or hold anything heavy, so I would hire a camera crew. And I would go to California to find a casting director and film my movie in L.A. because here in Florida there no actors here none and we also don't dress by seasons like the people do in California.
All you're doing is making excuses for why YOU can't do it.
there is a lot of talent...u gotta look..get out on them streets find them...put out flyers...sift them jokers out...
So glad I tuned in to this!!!!!
I would caution anyone to NOT go through Legal Zoom. Please don't.
What kind of trouble have you had with Legal Zoom?
👍🏼
Heard nothing new, or insightful. This lets me know I'm in a good place
Dam
I live in Fort Lauderdale but I will go to California to find my actors and camera crew I would rent a studio and live in California while I'm making my film because here in Florida they're no actors my state is very boring and we don't dress by the season's it's a retirement state really. If I continue to try to make my film in Florida it would never happen because they're no famous people here in Fort Lauderdale only 1 rapper.
Look up SAG/AFTRA Miami. There are GAZILLIONS of talented actors where you live.
Orlando has a good network of actors/actresses